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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.20, 3,261 and 2,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.20, 3,261 and 2,326.20 is: 3,261

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.20 : 3,261 = 2,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.20/3,261 = 2,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.20x = 3,261 × 2,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.20x = 7,585,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,585,738.20/2,326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261

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